10 th Grade Warm-Ups

10th Grade Warm-UpsSpring Semester

2010

Warm-Up 1 1/5/2010

THINK and WRITE one question about the painting. PAIR – Read your question to your partner. Discuss possible

responses.

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Say What?

is/arewas/were

do/doesdid

cancould

will/would

What Whatis/are/was/were2 points

Whatdo/does/did2 points

What can/could

4 points

What will/would

4 points

WhenWhere

When or Whereis/are/was/were2 points

When or Wheredo/does/did2 points

When or Wherecan/could4 points

When or Wherewill/would4 points

Who Whois/are/was/were4 points

Whodo/does/did4 points

Who can/could

4 points

Who will/would

4 points

Why Whyis/are/was/were8 points

Why do/does/did

8 points

Why can/could

8 points

Why will/would

8 points

How Howis/are/was/were8 points

How do/does/did

8 points

How can/could

8 points

How will/would

8 points

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Commonly Confused Words Select ONE set of commonly confused words

from the list below. Draw a picture or write a silly poem/rap/song to teach someone else the difference between the two words. (This will also be tonight’s homework activity; it will be due tomorrow!)

a lot/ alot / allotaccept / exceptaffect / effect

already / all readyalright / all right

altogether / all togetherbreak / brake

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Academic Vocabulary Select ONE of the academic vocabulary words

from the list below. Draw a picture or write a silly poem/rap/song to teach someone else the word. (This will also be tonight’s homework activity; it will be due tomorrow!)

Thesis StatementHook

NarrativeExpositoryPersuasive

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Commonly Confused Words Select ONE set of commonly confused words from the

list below. Draw a picture or write a silly poem/rap/song to teach someone else the difference between the two words. (This will also be tonight’s homework activity; it will be due tomorrow!)

capitol, capital, the Capitolcent, sent, scentcite, site, sightcourse, coarsedue, dew, do

earn, urnemigrate, immigrate

flour, flower

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Formal LanguageInformal Language

VoicePeer ReviewPeer Editing

Warm-Up 71/13/10 Based on the picture & the

sentence below, define the following word: Alternative

Based on the picture & the sentence below, define the following word: Criterion

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sentence below, define the following word: Blathered

Based on the picture & the sentence below, define the following word: Misnomer

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Write 1 Antonym & 1 Synonym for each word.

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hall / haulhear / here

heard / herdits / it’s

knot / notno / no

lead / ledlone / loan

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SymbolismPersonification

MetaphorAnalogySimile

Hyperbole

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Based on the picture & the sentence below, define the following word: Glutton

Based on the picture & the sentence below, define the following word: Precarious

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Commonly Confused WordsWrite one sentence for each set of words. Your

sentence must be a complete sentence & must correctly use the word in the sentence. This is to be completed RIGHT NOW…NOT FOR HOMEWORK! So, you should

have a total of 8 sentences within the next 8-10 minutes.

hall / haulhear / here

heard / herdits / it’s

knot / notno / no

lead / ledlone / loan

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made/maidmeat/meetknew/new

adapt/adoptadvice/advise

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ThemeTone

ImageryMood

Evaluate

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Based on the picture & the sentence below, define the following word: Facilitate

Based on the picture & the sentence below, define the following word: Countenance

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Based on the picture & the sentence below, define the following word: Mode

Based on the picture & the sentence below, define the following word: Legion

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TIRED,WORN OUT WORDSWrite the following words down on your warm up. Come up with 3 better, “not-so-used” words. So, you should have a total

of 18 words written down (NOT INCLUDING THE WORDS ON THIS SLIDE).

badbeautiful

andso

happygood

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Instructions: Identify the subject and verb in the following sentences.

1. Karen went to the mall.2. Carl didn't help his dad.3. Mom cooks breakfast

every morning.4. I want a new bike for

Christmas.5. Ann has had a new

baby girl.

Answers:1. Karen - subject, went -

verb2. Carl - subject, did help -

verb (verb phrase using a helping verb did)

3. Mom - subject, cooks - verb

4. I - subject, want - verb5. Ann - subject, has had -

verb (verb phrase using a helping verb has)

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Complete each sentence by writing the correct present-tense form of the verb indicated. You must write out the sentence.Example: Both Anya and Kareem like the new teacher. (like)1. Either flowers or candy ______ a

nice gift. (make)2. Many a man, woman, and child

_____hunger every day. (feel)3. Neither the steers nor the cow

________ wandered far. (have)4. Both robins and blue jays _____

my backyard. (frequent)5. Neither my sister nor my

brothers ________ willing to lend me five dollars. (be)

Answers:1. Either flowers or candy

_makes__ a nice gift. 2. Many a man, woman, and

child feel_ hunger every day.

3. Neither the steers nor the cow _has____ wandered far.

4. Both robins and blue jays _frequent__ my backyard.

5. Neither my sister nor my brothers _are____ willing to lend me five dollars.

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Complete each sentence by writing the correct present-tense form of the verbindicated. You must write out the sentence!

Example: A few of my friends _like__ anchovies. (like)

1. Some of the puppies _________ constantly. (whine)

2. Everybody in the two towns _______ about the rivalry. (know)

3. Somebody in the bleachers _________ constantly. (scream)

4. Neither of the boys _______ the key to the house. (have)

5. Most of the band ________ regularly. (practice)

Answers:1. Some of the puppies

_whine______ constantly. 2. Everybody in the two

towns _knows__ about the rivalry.

3. Somebody in the bleachers _screams_____ constantly.

4. Neither of the boys _have____ the key to the house.

5. Most of the band _practices_ regularly.

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Write the verb in parentheses that best completes each sentence. You DO NOThave to write the complete sentence.1. The herd (passes, pass) through

the orchard on the way to the pasture.

2. Mumps sometimes (requires, require) quarantine.

3. Eight dollars (is, are) too much to pay for that hat.

4. Statistics (is, are) a branch of mathematics.

5. The flock (is, are) preening their feathers.

6. Mark’s favorite pants (is, are) faded blue denim.

7. Several hours (was, were) wasted while we waited for Tasha.

Answers:1. passes2. require3. is4. is5. are6. are7. was

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Write the verb in parentheses that best completes each sentence. You DO NOThave to write the complete sentence.10. The scissors (needs, need)

sharpening.11. Three months (is, are) the waiting

period for a license.12. Women’s gymnastics (has, have)

been dominated by adolescents for several years.

13. The class (is, are) finishing their assignments.

14. Measles (is, are) still a dangerous disease in many parts of the world.

15. Ten yards (is, are) the minimum distance for a first down.

16. Optics (deals, deal) with the changes and properties of light.

Answers:1. need2. is3. has4. are5. is6. is7. deals

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Write the verb in parentheses that best completes each sentence. You DO NOThave to write the complete sentence.1. I still think six hours (is/are) a long time to

play video games every day.2. The office staff (make/makes) a large

donation to charity every year.3. Twelve Angry Men (remain/remains)

popular among movie fans to this day.4. When even a few quarters (is/are) jingling

in my pocket, I feel good.5. Neither the fans nor the air conditioner

(was/were) working.6. Many a chair, table, and sofa (was/were)

destroyed in the warehouse fire.7. The videocassette recorder and the

camcorder (has/have) become popular items.

Answers:1. is2. makes3. remains4. are5. was6. were7. have

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Each of the following sentences contains an error in subject and verb agreement.Rewrite each sentence correctly.1. Scalloped potatoes goes well with

both ham and meat loaf.2. The staff is arriving one at a time.3. Politics are always more widely

publicized during major election years.

4. Peaches-and-cream describe a clear, healthy-looking complexion.

Answers:1. Scalloped potatoes go

well with both ham and meat loaf.

2. The staff are arriving one at a time.

3. Politics is always more widely publicized during major election years.

4. Peaches-and-cream describes a clear, healthy-looking complexion.

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Write the verb in parentheses that best completes each sentence. You DO NOT have to write the complete sentence.

1. Lynn gave me two poems. Each (was/were) good.

2. Two students are presenting reports today. Neither (seems/seem) nervous.

3. While mowing the lawn, I found two toys. Neither (belongs/belong) to my sister.

4. The waiter wants to know whether we want rice or potatoes. Either (is/are) fine with me

5. Bill’s stamp collection includes six stamps from China. Each (is/are) in mint condition.

6. Kirk talked to his worried crew members. Each (was/were) concerned about the ship’s fate.

Answers:1. was2. seems3. belongs4. is5. is6. was

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Complete each sentence by adding a personal pronoun that agrees with the antecedent. Underline the antecedent. YOU MUST WRITE THE COMPLETE SENTENCE!1. Did your grandparents tell you all about

___________ trip to Hawaii?2. A girl on the soccer team has to buy

__________own soccer shoes.3. The large sugar maple in the park by

the school lost one of _________limbs in the storm last night.

4. Soldiers are expected to obey ___________commanding officer’s orders.

5. My father is going to _________twenty-fifth high school reunion this Saturday.

Answers:1. Did your grandparents tell you all

about their trip to Hawaii?2. A girl on the soccer team has to buy

her own soccer shoes.3. The large sugar maple in the park

by the school lost one of its___ limbs in the storm last night.

4. Soldiers are expected to obey _their_____ commanding officer’s orders.

5. My father is going to _his___ twenty-fifth high school reunion this Saturday.

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Complete each sentence by adding a personal pronoun that agrees with the antecedent. Underline the antecedent. YOU MUST WRITE THE COMPLETE SENTENCE!1. The wild horse refused to allow anyone

onto ____________ back.2. The fifty protesters formed a human

chain by locking ____________ arms.3. My mother sometimes forgets

___________ briefcase.4. Mike is thinking of selling

_______________ old bike.5. The boys have memorized all

__________ lines for the upcoming play.

6. The local citizens voted against the plan to raise _______________ taxes.

Answers:1. The wild horse refused to allow

anyone onto ___its_______ back.2. The fifty protesters formed a human

chain by locking __their______ arms.

3. My mother sometimes forgets _her________ briefcase.

4. Mike is thinking of selling __his__________ old bike.

5. The boys have memorized all __their______ lines for the upcoming play.

6. The local citizens voted against the plan to raise __their__________ taxes.

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WRITE THE FOLLOWING SENTENCE & then use context clues to define the underlined word!

We expected a tirade; instead, the teacher praised our effort in a brief happy speech.

Answer:

Tirade = Angry SpeechWe expected a tirade; instead, the teacher praised our effort in a brief happy speech.

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Add punctuation & capitalization. YOU MUST WRITE THE COMPLETE SENTENCE!

1. she shouted smokey come here

2. the dog a black terrier came dashing toward her

3. good boy she said come inside now smokey

Answers:

1. She shouted, “Smokey come here!”

2. The dog, a black terrier, came dashing toward her.

3. “Good boy,” she said, “come inside now, Smokey.”

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Add punctuation & capitalization. YOU MUST WRITE THE COMPLETE SENTENCE!

1. she shouted smokey come here

2. the dog a black terrier came dashing toward her

3. good boy she said come inside now smokey

Answers:

1. She shouted, “Smokey come here!”

2. The dog, a black terrier, came dashing toward her.

3. “Good boy,” she said, “come inside now, Smokey.”

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Correct each sentence. YOU MUST WRITE THE COMPLETE SENTENCE!

1. I am going shopping, to the skating rink and bicycling this weekend.

2. Shelby asked him to bring the truck and moving the refrigerator.

3. Mom invited guests, baked a cake and decorates the house to get ready for the birthday party.

Answers:

1. I am going shopping, skating, and bicycling this weekend.

2. Shelby asked him to bring the truck and move the refrigerator.

3. Mom invited guests, baked a cake and decorated the house to get ready for the birthday party.

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List three patterns for ordering details in a paragraph.

Give one transitional word that might be useful in a paragraph that uses each pattern.

Answers:1. Chronological Order: first,

before, after, while, next, then

2. Cause & Effect: therefore, consequently, because, since, as a result

3. Compare: similarly, also, likewise

4. Contrast: but, however, although, instead

5. Most important argument to least important argument: primarily, most importantly, finally

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1. The first time a user places an order, they must provide a credit card number.

2. Someone parked their car in my parking place.

3. An honor roll student should be happy with their progress.

What is the rule for correcting these sentences?

Answers:1. The first time a user places

an order, he or she must provide a credit card number.

2. Someone parked his or her car in my parking place.

3. An honor roll student should be happy with his or her progress.

Use a Singular pronoun to agree with a singular antecedent.

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1. Under the bed Tiffany was happy to find her notebook.

2. The car with the new wheels speed down the road.

3. Last week Jason found a dog in his best jacket.

4. Although the snow is deep, the children with the new sled slides rapidly downhill.

Answers:1. Tiffany was happy to find

her notebook under the bed.

2. The car with the new wheels speeds down the road.

3. Jason was in his best jacket when he found a dog.

4. Although the snow is deep, the children with the new sled slide rapidly downhill.

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What is the definition & purpose of PROPAGANDA?

Answers:

Definition – Information that is spread to support a cause.

Purpose – to create an emotional connection between the message and the reader or listener

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Write each of the following sentences & then decide if the sentence is a simile or a metaphor.

1. She was mad as a hornet.

2. Her hair was straw.3. My love is like a red,

red rose.4. It hasn’t rained in a

month. My yard is concrete.

Answers:

1. She was mad as a hornet. SIMILE

2. Her hair was straw. METAPHOR

3. My love is like a red, red rose. SIMILE

4. It hasn’t rained in a month. My yard is concrete. METAPHOR

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Use a semicolon to join these sentences in two different ways. So, you should have 2 different sentences written down when you are finished.

The heat was unbearable.

I went swimming.

Answers:

The heat was unbearable; I went swimming.

The heat was unbearable; therefore, I went swimming.

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Add apostrophes where needed. Cross out apostrophes used incorrectly using the delete symbol. If the sentence is correct, write Correct. You must write the sentences!

Example: Aunt Elizabeth’s dog had to have it’s broken leg set by a veterinarian.

1. Perhap’s you’ve marveled at the incredible gymnastic ability of various primate’s.

2. Their abilities’ are on display in zoos, animal parks, and, for a few lucky people, in the animals’ natural habitats.

3. Primate’s include lemurs, monkeys, and apes.

Answers:1. Perhaps you’ve marveled

at the incredible gymnastic ability of various primates.

2. Their abilities are on display in zoos, animal parks, and, for a few lucky people, in the animals’ natural habitats.

3. Primates include lemurs, monkeys, and apes.

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1. Consider, for example, the graceful gibbons, which live in southeast Asia.

2. With it’s long, muscular arms and legs, a gibbon has no trouble spending two hours a day swinging through the tree’s.

3. Using a method of movement known to zoologist’s as brachiation, the gibbon swings first with one arm and then the other.

4. A gibbon’s ability to stand upright is second only to that of humans.

Answers:1. Consider, for example, the graceful

gibbons, which live in southeast Asia.CORRECT

2. With its long, muscular arms and legs, a gibbon has no trouble spending two hours a day swinging through the trees.

3. Using a method of movement known to zoologists as brachiation, the gibbon swings first with one arm and then the other.

4. A gibbon’s ability to stand upright is second only to that of humans.CORRECT

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1. These beautiful creature’s have a distinctive ring of white fur around their faces.

2. Some lemur’s, a group of about 23 species that live on the African island of Madagascar, hop quickly along the ground with their’ arms’ waving.

3. Their peculiar movement makes them look like little ballet dancer’s.

4. Most lemurs are very skilled at leaping great distances from tree to tree.

Answers:1. These beautiful creatures have a

distinctive ring of white fur around their faces.

2. Some lemurs, a group of about 23 species that live on the African island of Madagascar, hop quickly along the ground with their arms waving.

3. Their peculiar movement makes them look like little ballet dancers.

4. Most lemurs are very skilled at leaping great distances from tree to tree. CORRECT

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The following sentences are written in the passive voice. Rewrite them in the active voice.

1. James was chosen by Kathy to be her assistant.

2. This awful mess was

made by your friends! 3. Everyone in need is

helped by Michael. 4. You will be made well by

this medicine!

Answers:

1. Kathy chose James to be her assistant.

2. Your friends made this awful mess!

3. Michael helps everyone in need

4. This medicine will make you well!

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Instructions: Choose the correct form of the pronoun. You DON’T have to write the sentences.

1. Mom thinks this book must be (yours, your's). (Its, It's) not mine.

2. Is that (your, you're) car or (theirs, their's)?

3. (Its, It's) their turn, not (ours, our's).

4. Take all the clothes that are (yours, your's), but do not touch (theirs, their's).

5. (Its, It's) (hers, her's) not (ours, our's).

Answers:

1. yours / it's (it is)

2. your / theirs3. it's (it is) / ours

4. yours / theirs

5. it's (it is) / hers / ours

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Instructions: Find the subject and verb in these interrogative sentences. You DON’T have to write the sentences!

1. Has James left for home?2. When did the noise

begin?3. Where is Jeanne

attending college?4. Did Jeff eat any dinner?5. Will you return on

Sunday?

Answers:1. James - subject, has

left - verb phrase2. noise - subject, did

begin - verb phrase3. Jeanne - subject, is

attending - verb phrase4. Jeff - subject, did eat -

verb phrase5. you - subject, will

return - verb phrase

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Using Apostrophes in Contractions: The following song titles each contain two words that should be combined and written as contractions. Write the contraction ONLY!

1. “I Have Got You Under My Skin.”

2. “A Hard Rain Is Gonna Fall”

3. “For What It Is Worth”4. “She Is Funny That Way.” 5. “There Is a Small Hotel.”

Answers:1. I’ve 2. Rain’s3. It’s4. She’s 5. There’s

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Correct the following sentence in four different ways. So you should have 4 different sentences written down!

The speakers in that car were very loud, I wanted to get some for my car.

Answers:1. The speakers in that car

were very. I wanted to get some for my car.

2. The speakers in that car were very loud, and I wanted to get some for my car.

3. Because the speakers in that car were very loud, I wanted to get some for my car.

4. The speakers in that car were very loud; therefore, I wanted to get some for my car.

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WRITE each sentence, adding the necessary commas. If no comma is needed, write correct after you have written the sentence.

1. The food industry includes the production & distribution of food as well as the people involved in the most important business.

2. Livestock farmers raise animals for beef yet not all our meat comes from this type of farming.

3. Private fishermen and large commercial fleets gather huge quantities of fish and shellfish.

Answers:1. The food industry

includes the production & distribution of food as well as the people involved in the most important business. CORRECT!

2. Livestock farmers raise animals for beef, yet not all our meat comes from this type of farming.

3. Private fishermen and large commercial fleets gather huge quantities of fish and shellfish.CORRECT!

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WRITE each sentence, adding the necessary commas. If no comma is needed, write correct.

1. Food is shipped to processing plants and it is then prepared and packaged for the market.

2. Fruits and vegetables are washed and sorted before they are sent to the market

3. Neither light nor moisture is good for food preservation so most food products are packaged immediately after they are processed.

Answers1. Food is shipped to

processing plants, and it is then prepared and packaged for the market.

2. Fruits and vegetables are washed and sorted before they are sent to the marketCORRECT!

3. Neither light nor moisture is good for food preservation, so most food products are packaged immediately after they are processed.

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1. Much food is put through a process called irradiation so that most of the bacteria on the food is killed by radiation.

2. Shipping companies transport the food from producers to consumers in refrigerated trucks for fresh food spoils quickly.

3. The finished food product can be sold in a variety of locations but in the U.S. the most common place is a supermarket or grocery store.

Answers:1. Much food is put through

a process called irradiation so that most of the bacteria on the food is killed by radiation. CORRECT!

2. Shipping companies transport the food from producers to consumers in refrigerated trucks, for fresh food spoils quickly.

3. The finished food product can be sold in a variety of locations, but in the U.S. the most common place is a supermarket or grocery store.

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1. In many developing countries, foods are sold to the general public in an open-market setting without being processed.

2. Markets are made up of individual merchants who set up shop under a tent on a blanket or behind a stand.

3. In the market, you can find shoes furniture dishes or fruits and vegetables.

Answers:1. In many developing

countries, foods are sold to the general public in an open-market setting without being processed. CORRECT!

2. Markets are made up of individual merchants who set up shop under a tent, on a blanket, or behind a stand.

3. In the market, you can find shoes, furniture, dishes, or fruits and vegetables.

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1. In the Dominican Republic, food is also sold in street carts in supermarkets or in colmados.

2.Colmados are shops built onto a house or small business and run by one person.

3. There are usually two or three to a street, and they sell basic items, such as eggs soap salt and pepper and fresh meat.

Answers:1. In the Dominican

Republic, food is also sold in street carts, in supermarkets, or in colmados.

2. Colmados are shops built onto a house or small business and run by one person. CORRECT!

3. There are usually two or three to a street, and they sell basic items, such as eggs, soap, salt, and pepper, and fresh meat

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Write the sentences below & add commas where necessary.

1. No shopping centers have not always been centers of American shopping.

2. In fact before 1945 very few shopping centers existed.

3. When retailers began to think of combining businesses they focused on the automotive industry.

Answers:

1. No, shopping centers have not always been centers of American shopping.

2. In fact, before 1945 very few shopping centers existed.

3. When retailers began to think of combining businesses, they focused on the automotive industry.

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1. With automobiles in mind the first modern shopping center was designed in Baltimore in 1896.

2. For more than fifty years the idea grew slowly.

3. After WWII ended America became obsessed with the shopping center.

Answers:1. With automobiles in

mind, the first modern shopping center was designed in Baltimore in 1896.

2. For more than fifty years, the idea grew slowly.

3. After WWII ended, America became obsessed with the shopping center.

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1. Suddenly new shopping centers were springing up everywhere.

2. To keep up with the growing trend of convenience shopping centers were built with enclosed areas.

3. By the end of the 1980’s there were about 35,000 shopping centers in the U.S.

Answers:1. Suddenly, new

shopping centers were springing up everywhere.

2. To keep up with the growing trend of convenience, shopping centers were built with enclosed areas.

3. By the end of the 1980’s, there were about 35,000 shopping centers in the U.S.

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Write the sentences below & add commas where necessary. Write correct at the end of the sentence, if the sentence is correct.

1. Most shopping centers are owned by one company and rented out to retail businesses.

2. Each business pays rent plus a percentage of its profits of course to keep its location in the shopping center.

3. This extra percentage called overage makes up most of the profit of owning a shopping center.

Answers:

1. Most shopping centers are owned by one company and rented out to retail businesses. CORRECT!

2. Each business pays rent plus a percentage of its profits, of course, to keep its location in the shopping center.

3. This extra percentage, called overage, makes up most of the profit of owning a shopping center.

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Write the sentences below & add commas where necessary. Write correct at the end of the sentence, if the sentence is correct.

1. The company in charge therefore hopes that each of the business will succeed.

2. The location of a shopping center is chosen with great care.

3. The property furthermore must provide ample parking.

Answers: 1. The company in

charge, therefore, hopes that each of the business will succeed.

2. The location of a shopping center is chosen with great care. CORRECT!

3. The property, furthermore, must provide ample parking.

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1. The modern shopping mall was made possible by the automobile the growth of the suburbs and television advertising.

2. Some consist of one long or angled building usually of one story divided into several stores.

3. To get from store to store in an open mall a customer must go outdoors.

Answers:1. The modern shopping

mall was made possible by the automobile, the growth of the suburbs, and television advertising.

2. Some consist of one long or angled building, usually of one story, divided into several stores.

3. To get from store to store in an open mall, a customer must go outdoors.

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Identify the italicized word or group of words as a misplaced or dangling modifier, or write correct for a modifier that is correctly placed. MAKE SURE THAT YOU WRITE THE PHRASE & THEN IDENTIFY IT!!!!1. Taxiing on the runway, the radio

tower was in contact with the pilot.2. Carefully choosing the words to use,

it was time to make my speech.3. Without much hope of success, Adam

struggled to learn the vocabulary before the test.

4. Studying all weekend, the television never was on.

5. Particularly interested in history, the development of American industry seemed an attractive topic to me.

Answers:1. Taxiing on the runway =

Dangling2. Carefully choosing the

words to use = Misplaced

3. Without much hope of success = Correct

4. Studying all weekend = Dangling

5. Particularly interested in history = Misplaced

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Identify the italicized word or group of words as a misplaced or dangling modifier, or write correct for a modifier that is correctly placed. MAKE SURE THAT YOU WRITE THE PHRASE & THEN IDENTIFY IT!!!!1. The model sashayed down the

runway with the red and white mini skirt.

2. There was faint hope that the journey would be over soon after it began.

3. I want to sing with the symphony in the worst way.

4. Missing my family, the dormitory seemed like a lonely place.

5. The water was too rough for surfing with its high waves.

6. The driveway, covered with a thin coat of ice and a foot of snow, proved to be very treacherous.

Answers:1. With the red and white

mini skirt = Misplaced2. Soon after it began =

Correct3. In the worst way =

Misplaced4. Missing my family =

Dangling5. With its high waves =

Misplaced6. With a thin coat of ice and

a foot of snow = Correct

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Identify the italicized word or group of words as a misplaced or dangling modifier, or write correct for a modifier that is correctly placed. MAKE SURE THAT YOU WRITE THE PHRASE & THEN IDENTIFY IT!!!!1. Watching in horror as the building burned, Pedro and I were busy caring for the stunned survivors.2. Standing at the top of the Sears Tower, the city of Chicago looked like a picture postcard.3. The computer program crashed with all of my data and forced me to stop work for the day.4. While eating breakfast, the diner car lurched forward and spilled my food.5. The bookshelves swayed with the weight of their load.6. The Shillings, destroyed by fire, built a new home within a year.

Answers:1. Watching in horror as the

building burned = Correct2. Standing at the top of the

Sears Tower = Dangling3. With all of my data =

Misplaced4. While eating breakfast =

Dangling5. with the weight of their load =

Correct6. Destroyed by fire = Dangling

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REWRITE the following sentences, correcting the misplaced or dangling modifier in each.

1. Aunt Bernice draped the lovely shawl on her shoulders that she had bought in Italy.

2. I finished my breakfast as the bus arrived and brushed my teeth.

3. While mowing the grass, the thunderstorm approached.

4. There’s an article about the harmful effects of slugs on garden plants in today’s newspaper.

Answers:1. Aunt Bernice draped the

lovely shawl that she had bought in Italy on her shoulders.

2. I finished my breakfast and brushed my teeth as the bus arrived

3. While I was mowing the grass, a thunderstorm approached

4. In today’s newspaper, there’s an article about the harmful effects of slugs on garden plants.

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Write the dangling or misplaced modifier in each sentence & then identify the modifier as misplaced or dangling.1. Giggling, the movie obviously

pleased the two girls.2. Before leaving for school,

breakfast is a good thing.3. Carefully watering the garden,

the plants bloomed profusely.4. After scoring the winning

touchdown, the crowd cheered the home team.

5. Watching from the river bank, the rafters floated through the white water and past us.

Answers:1. Giggling = Misplaced2. Before leaving for school =

Dangling3. Carefully watering the

garden = Dangling4. After scoring the winning

touchdown = Dangling5. Watching from the river

bank= Dangling

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Write the dangling or misplaced modifier in each sentence & then identify the modifier as misplaced or dangling.1. Slipping on the ice, the

sidewalk had no traction.2. Horatius, a Roman soldier,

defended the Wooden Bridge, courageous and defiant.

3. He opened the door, mustering all of his courage.

4. Swimming in the very best form, the trophy was richly deserved.

5. Driving for hours, the trip was almost at an end.

Answers:1. Slipping on the ice =

Dangling2. Courageous and defiant =

Misplaced3. Mustering all of his

courage = Misplaced4. Swimming in the very best

form= Dangling5. Driving for hours =

Dangling

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SPECIFIC words convey messages accurately. Give a more specific word for each word below.

CarFurnitureTeacher

Answers:

Car = CorvetteFurniture = roll-

top deskTeacher = Mr.

Rowlands, my chemistry teacher

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Read the model sentences to yourselves: He is taller than I am. He is taller than I.Use the model above to complete each sentence. Use a pronoun to stand for the noun in parentheses. Irene is older than ______.

(Helen)Scott shoots better than

______. (Bill)We are here earlier than

_____. (Laura and Logan).

Answers: Irene is older than she is. Irene is older than she. Scott shoots better than

he does. Scott shoots better than

he. We are here earlier than

they are. We are here earlier than

they.

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Write the following sentences, if it is correct, write Correct behind the sentence. If it contains faulty parallelism, rewrite the sentence correctly.

_____ 1. They decided that they needed a change, that they could afford a new house, & wanted to move to Arizona.

_____ 2. I like playing baseball, reading about sports, & tacos.

_____ 3. Let me remind you not only of your duty but of your promise.

Answers:1. They decided that they

needed a change, could afford a new house, & wanted to move to Arizona.

2. I like playing baseball, reading about sports, & eating tacos.

3. Let me remind you not only of your duty, but also of your promise.

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Write the following sentences, if it is correct, write Correct behind the sentence. If it contains faulty parallelism, rewrite the sentence correctly.

1. Members of the work crew spent their lunch break eating sandwiches, napping onthe grass, & reading newspapers.

2. Hawaii is famous for its beaches that are beautiful, warm climate, & exotic atmosphere.

3. Before leaving for work, Teresa exercises, eats breakfast, & the dog is fed.

Answers:1. Members of the work crew

spent their lunch break eating sandwiches, napping on the grass, & reading newspapers. (CORRECT)

2. Hawaii is famous for its beautiful beaches, warm climate, & exotic atmosphere.

3. Before leaving for work, Teresa exercises, eats breakfast, & feeds the dog.

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DIRECTIONS: Write the sentence that is structured with correct parallelism.

1. A. Mike did what he did, not only from spite, but because he is mean. B. Mike did what he did, not only from spite, but also from meanness.

2. A. I always have preferred & always will prefer chocolate ice cream to any other kind. B. I always have & always will prefer chocolate ice cream to any other kind.

3. A. The officer was short & quite chubby, had a toothy grin, & was in his fifties. B. The officer was short & quite chubby, a toothy grin, & in his fifties.

Answers:1. B. Mike did what he did, not

only from spite, but also from meanness.

2. B. I always have & always will prefer chocolate ice cream to any other kind.

3. A. The officer was short & quite chubby, had a toothy grin, & was in his fifties.

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1. A. Children like people who have plenty of enthusiasm and who will listen when the child speaks.

B. Children like people with plenty of enthusiasm and who will listen when the child speaks.

2. A. Bill Strong is a person whose experience is wide and has good common sense.

B. Bill Strong is a person who has wide experience and good common sense.

6. A. I like working with people who speak directly, forcefully, and with clearness.

B. I like working with people who speak directly, forcefully, and clearly.

Answers:1. A. Children like people who

have plenty of enthusiasm and who will listen when the child speaks.

2. B. Bill Strong is a person who has wide experience and good common sense.

3. B. I like working with people who speak directly forcefully, and clearly.

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1. A. I like to work in my garden and going camping.

B. I like to work in my garden and to go camping.

2. A. Remember that a good study environment should be relaxing and have plenty of fresh air and good light.

B. Remember that a good study environment should be relaxing, plenty of fresh air and having good light.

3. A. Our choice is someone who is helpful, efficient, and he always gets along with everyone.

B. Our choice is someone who is helpful, efficient, and congenial.

Answers:1. B. I like to work in my

garden and to go camping.2. A. Remember that a good

study environment should be relaxing and have plenty of fresh air and good light.

3. B. Our choice is someone who is helpful, efficient, and congenial.

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Use parallel structure to edit the following sentences : 1. People who stereotype ethnic

groups are often feeling insecure, act immaturely, and ignore others.

2. I like to run in the park, sleeping late, and it's also fun to make home videos.

3. Heated mattress pads are popular because they can be turned on to heat up a bed, turned off at bedtime, and keep the bed warm throughout the night.

Answers:

1. People who stereotype ethnic groups often feel insecure, act immaturely, and ignore others.

2. I like to run in the park, sleep late, and make home videos.

3. Heated mattress pads are popular because they can be turned on to heat up a bed, turned off at bedtime keeping the bed warm throughout the night.

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Rewrite the following sentences adhering to parallel structure.

1. Declining trees both have a higher probability of branch failures and of dying prematurely.

2. She likes reading the latest novels and to listen to music.

3. You will either listen to your father, or negative results will occur.

Answers:

1. Declining trees both have a higher probability of branch failures and premature death.

2. She likes reading the latest novels and listening to music.

3. You will either listen to your father, or you will be punished severely.

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Language that appeals to the senses. Descriptions of people or objects stated in terms of our senses. • Sight

• Hearing • Touch • Taste • Smell

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SimileA figure of speech which involves a

direct comparison between two unlike things, usually with the words like or as. Example: The muscles on his brawny arms

are strong as iron bands.

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MetaphorA figure of speech which involves an

implied comparison between two relatively unlike things using a form of be. The comparison is not announced by like or as. Example: The road was a ribbon wrapped

through the desert.

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AlliterationRepeated consonant sounds occurring

at the beginning of words or within words. Example: She was wide-eyed and wondering

while she waited for Walter to waken.

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PersonificationA figure of speech which gives the

qualities of a person to an animal, an object, or an idea. Example: “The wind yells while blowing." The wind cannot yell. Only a living thing can

yell.

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OnomatopoeiaThe use of words that mimic

sounds. Example: The firecracker made a

loud ka-boom!

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HyperboleAn exaggerated statement used to

heighten effect. It is not used to mislead the reader, but to emphasize a point. Example: She’s said so on several million

occasions.

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IdiomAn idiom or idiomatic expression refers to a

construction or expression in one language that cannot be matched or directly translated word-for-word in another language.

Example: "She has a bee in her bonnet," meaning "she is obsessed," cannot be literally translated into another language word for word.

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